Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.

#Bridgeport Police Arrest Suspect

“Officers reacted immediately and pursued the gunman on foot,” said Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett Jr.  “Officers converged on the area and the suspect was quickly arrested hiding behind a house on Saunders Avenue. And, police recovered a handgun.”   Detectives arrested the suspect, identified as Gregory Weathers Jr., 33, of 449 Saunders Ave., for murder and gun charges.   At this time, no motive had been established. The suspect and victim did not appear to know each other.   The shooting happened at Chopsey Hill Road and Pond Street just after 9 a.m. The victim worked for Burns Construction company that was performing road work on Pond Street.   Witnesses stated that the suspect approached a company foreman and…

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Easter Egg Hunt For Everyone!

The Greens Farms Volunteer Fire Company will hold its 64th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4 on the grounds of Long Lots School, Hyde Lane, Westport at 2:00 PM. Children will hunt for the eggs in age groups through age ten. Children finding special marked eggs will receive Easter baskets. The Easter bunny will be there to meet and greet the children. You do not have to be a citizen of Westport, it is open to everyone! El Greens Farms Volunteer Fire Company celebrará su 64a caza anual huevo de Pascua el sábado 4 de abril, sobre la base de los lotes de escuela Long, Hyde Lane, Westport a las 2:00 AM. Los niños la caza de los huevos en…

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Stratford News: Child Porn Arrest

On 03-21-2015 investigators from the Stratford Police Youth Bureau arrested John Naughright, age 36 of Stratford for Possession of Child Pornography. The arrest came after investigators served a search warrant at Naughright’s home. Naughright was taken into custody at his place of employment in New Haven by the investigating officers.  Naughright is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on 04-02-2015. The search warrant and arrest are the result of information Stratford Officers gained while working with investigators in Sacramento California and the FBI Human Trafficking Task force. En 03.21.2015 investigadores de la Policía Oficina de la Juventud Stratford arrestado Juan Naughright, 36 años de Stratford para John NaughrightPossession de pornografía infantil. La detención se produjo después de que investigadores sirvieron una orden de allanamiento en la…

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Bridgeport News: Break In At Diner

8:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating a break in at the New Colony Diner at 2321 Main Street.  A man in baggy pants and a black mask smashed a window and went inside.  He was last seen fleeing down Charles Street with a crowbar in his hands.   This report sponsored by: La policía está investigando un descanso en en el New Colony Diner en 2321 Main Street. Un hombre con pantalones holgados y una máscara de negro rompieron una ventana y entraron. Fue visto por última vez huyendo por Charles Street con una barra de hierro en sus manos. A polícia está investigando uma invasao no New Colony Diner em 2321 Main Street. Um homem de calças largas e uma máscara…

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Governor Announces Affordable Housing Projects

#HARTFORD, CT– Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Department of Housing (DOH) Commissioner and Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) Board Chairman Evonne M. Klein today announced investments of more than $60 million in funding for 14 affordable housing projects across the state. The projects will build and rehabilitate 851 affordable apartments and 246 market-rate units.   “We have done more in affordable housing over the past several years than Connecticut has in decades – and this is yet another step in that direction.  As we make smart investments today for a brighter Connecticut tomorrow, affordable housing is an integral part,” Governor Malloy said.  “These units will help hundreds of families, support municipalities, attract talented workers, contribute to our economic growth, and create…

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#Bridgeport Teacher Shaves Hair and Beard For Cancer

A seventh and eighth grade history teacher Eric Johnson at Park City Magnet School in Bridgeport challenged his school to raise money for the St. Baldrick's Research Center.  The goal was to raise $1,000 but the school far exceeded that goal raising $2,5000.  The third graders raised the most money and each student took turns shaving his head and beard.  If you would like to donate you can go directly to his St. Baldrick's donation page at: https://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/781841/2015 Un séptimo y octavo profesor de historia de grado Eric Johnson en Park City Magnet School en Bridgeport desafió a su escuela para recaudar fondos para el Centro de Investigación de St. Baldrick. El objetivo era recaudar $ 1.000 pero la escuela superó…

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